Motor Vehicle Having at Least Two Drive Motors and Having an Automatic Transmission Which Has a Fixed and a Power Split Gear Ratio

ABSTRACT

A motor vehicle has at least two drive motors, at least one of which is an electric motor, a high-voltage accumulator, and an automatic transmission which has at least one fixed gear ratio and at least one power-split gear ratio for transmission ratio adjustment starting from the at least one fixed gear ratio. The motor vehicle includes an electronic control unit having a speed control module which can be activated during a change of transmission ratio. The speed control module is designed in such a way that a setpoint speed is calculated in advance, by which setpoint speed both the speed gradient and also the speed curvature can be limited, the target speed of the at least one drive motor being continuously compared with a maximum allowed speed gradient and with a maximum allowed speed curvature.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least two drivemotors, wherein at least one drive motor is an electric motor,comprising a high-voltage accumulator, comprising an automatictransmission which has at least one fixed gear ratio and at least onepower-split gear ratio for gear ratio adjustment starting from the atleast one fixed gear ratio, and comprising an electronic control unit.

Automatic transmissions for motor vehicles are known. Automatictransmissions for hybrid electric vehicles are also known which, inaddition to an internal combustion engine, also have at least oneelectric motor for the drive. Current automatic transmissions for hybridelectric vehicles (hybrid transmissions) are usually based on existingautomatic transmissions. The electric motor for electrification isusually positioned between the internal combustion engine and thetransmission (so-called P2 hybrid). However, this type of hybridizationdoes not bring any advantages for the transmission per se.

Transmissions suitable for hybridization are, for example, powershiftautomatic transmissions that provide the various fixed gear ratios viafrictionally engaged shift elements. In these transmissions, at leastone shift element is operated under slip during gear changes. Thefriction work during slip operation is converted here into heat, whichmust be dissipated from the frictionally engaged shift elements via asufficient cooling oil flow. Furthermore, the frictionally engaged shiftelements generate corresponding drag losses in the open state. The shiftelements are generally hydraulically actuated. To enable them totransmit power in the closed state, the friction plates of the shiftelements must be permanently pressed against each other with acorrespondingly high hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pump required forthis is used both for cooling and for actuating the shift elements.However, it requires a certain amount of power to operate, which reducesthe overall efficiency.

According to the subject matter of DE 10 2017 217 133 A1, an automatictransmission comprising an internal combustion engine, comprising atleast two fixed gear ratios, comprising three transmission shafts,comprising an epicyclic gearbox, comprising two shift elements andcomprising a variator is provided. In this case, a first side of thevariator can be coupled to a first transmission shaft in atorque-transmitting manner and a second side of the variator can becoupled to the epicyclic gearbox via a second transmission shaft in agear-ratio-adjusting manner. This means that the second side of thevariator is in a 3-shaft operation together with the internal combustionengine and an output of the automatic transmission, whereby the secondside of the variator has a gear-ratio-adjusting effect on the internalcombustion engine via the epicyclic gearbox. The variator enablescontinuous gear ratio adjustment here. Thus, further gear ratios can beset independently of the fixed gear ratios, in particular anyintermediate states between the fixed gear ratios. Preferably, thevariator is formed by two electric motors. In this case, one of theelectric motors is operated as a generator and the other electric motoras a motor. By temporarily converting mechanical energy into electricalenergy, the speeds of the two electric motors can be decoupled, thusproviding variator functionality with the two electric motors. Theepicyclic gearbox can be a planetary gearbox.

The object of the invention is to improve a hybrid motor vehiclecomprising an automatic transmission of the type described at the outsetwith regard to its gear ratio adjustment.

This object is achieved by the features of the independent claims.Advantageous developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least two drivemotors, wherein at least one drive motor is an electric motor,comprising a high-voltage accumulator and comprising an automatictransmission which has at least one fixed gear ratio (fixed gear) and atleast one power-split gear ratio (E-CVT) for gear ratio adjustmentstarting from the at least one fixed gear ratio. For example, leaving asingle fixed gear in the power-split gear ratio (E-CVT) is also relevant

In particular, the invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising aninternal combustion engine, comprising at least one electric motor, andcomprising an automatic transmission having at least two fixed gearratios and a variator for gear ratio adjustment between the two fixedgear ratios, wherein the variator comprises, for example, two electricmotors. One electric motor may also suffice. In this case, the variatorconsists of the electric motor and a high-voltage accumulator.

The motor vehicle according to the invention further comprises anelectronic control unit with a speed control module which can beactivated during a gear change. The speed control module is designed insuch a way that a setpoint speed is calculated in advance, by means ofwhich both the speed gradient and also the speed curvature can belimited, wherein the target speed of the at least one drive motor iscontinuously compared with a maximum allowed speed gradient and with amaximum allowed speed curvature.

For example, the invention has a variator formed by two electric motors.During the gear ratio changes, a first electric motor is operated as agenerator and a second electric motor is operated as a motor. However,the first electric motor may also be motor-driven prior to a gear ratioadjustment.

Preferably, the shift elements are interlocking shift elements (e.g.claws). This has the advantage that the shift elements can be held orsecured in the closed position with little force. As a result, theenergy consumption for maintaining the fixed gear ratios can be reduced,thus increasing the overall efficiency. In addition, there are(virtually) no drag losses in the open state of interlocking shiftelements.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, thefirst shift element is provided for engaging the first fixed gear ratioand the second shift element is provided for engaging the second fixedgear ratio. This means that each fixed gear ratio is assigned apreferably separate shift element by means of which the gear ratio isengaged and, in particular, held closed. Alternatively, a plurality ofshift elements for engaging a fixed gear ratio and/or individual shiftelements for engaging a plurality of fixed gear ratios can also beprovided.

In this way, the variator can be used to shift between two fixed gearratios by continuous gear ratio adjustment (E-CVT) whilst simultaneouslymaintaining the tractive force. Power flows here via the variator onlyduring shifting between the fixed gear ratios, which is usually lessefficient than purely mechanical power transmission. In particular, nopower flows via the variator when the fixed gear ratio is engaged. Asthe corresponding shift elements provide the power transmission of thefixed gear ratios, the automatic transmission can thus have a highefficiency.

In the shifting method according to the invention, the first electricmotor of the variator can be at least temporarily coupled to thetransmission shaft in a torque-transmitting manner in order to inject orwithdraw torque into/from the transmission.

Furthermore, the second electric motor of the variator can be coupled atleast temporarily via the shaft to the planetary gearbox in agear-ratio-adjusting manner. This means that the second side of thevariator has a gear-ratio-adjusting effect on the internal combustionengine via the epicyclic gearbox, in particular in that the second sideof the variator is in a 3-shaft operation together with the internalcombustion engine and an output of the automatic transmission.

In principle, reference is also made to DE 10 2017 217 133 A1 for anexplanation of the conceptual transmission design.

Essential to the invention according to the present application istherefore a speed control module which is designed in such a way that asetpoint speed is calculated in advance, by means of which both thespeed gradient and also the speed curvature can be limited, wherein thetarget speed of the at least one drive motor is continuously comparedwith a maximum allowed speed gradient and with a maximum allowed speedcurvature.

The invention is based on the following considerations:

In contrast to conventional speed control tasks of drive motors, inpower-split operation, i.e. in a motor vehicle comprising at least twodrive motors, wherein at least one drive motor is an electric motor, andcomprising an automatic transmission that has at least one fixed gearratio and at least one power-split gear ratio for ratio adjustment, thetransmission output torque of the two drive motors, in particularone/the internal combustion engine and one/the electric motor, must alsobe set in accordance with the driver's request (e.g. transmitted by theaccelerator pedal position) in parallel with the speed control task.

In addition, there is the use of interlocking shift elements, whichallows only very small speed windows in order to engage a fixed gear(i.e., a fixed gear ratio) from a power-split gear (i.e., a power-splitgear ratio) without damage and imperceptibly for the driver.

In the prior art, frictionally engaged or combined frictionally engagedshift elements have been used up to now, which can be used to supportsynchronization of the desired gear even at higher differential speeds.This is achieved by means of low friction torques which areimperceptible to the driver but have a stabilizing effect on the speedcontrol task.

For the use of interlocking shift elements, the speed control task inpower-split operation must therefore be handled exclusively by theinternal combustion engine and electric motor. The internal combustionengine has the decisive disadvantage compared to the electric motor thatit can adjust its torque with strongly varying torque gradientsdepending on its possible operating points. However, the maximumsettable torque gradient is decisive for the dynamics of the speedcontrol task, i.e., for the adjustment duration of the speed of theinternal combustion engine between two gear ratios of the gearbox.

In order to be able to use the full dynamics of the electric motor andinternal combustion engine during speed control in power-splitoperation, it is therefore necessary to calculate in advance the desiredspeed curve (setpoint speed) of the internal combustion engine andelectric motor over time. A classic speed gradient limitation is notsufficient for this, since the internal combustion engine and electricmotor cannot change their torque abruptly.

A setpoint speed pre-calculation is therefore proposed which is capableof limiting both the speed gradient and its derivative (speedcurvature). For this purpose, this pre-calculation must continuouslyconsider the actual target speed of the internal combustion engine or ofthe electric motor and determine the setpoint speeds for the next timestep on the basis of the maximum permissible speed gradient and maximumpermissible speed curvature.

A conventional two-stage limitation of speed gradient and speedcurvature leads to overshooting, which must be avoided for reasons ofspeed control. Therefore, it is proposed to extend the two-stagelimitation of speed gradient and speed curvature by a braking function.For this purpose, it is continuously determined how much speed gradientis still allowed in order to hit the target speed curve exactlytangentially with the currently allowed speed curvature (corresponds totorque gradient) and at the currently available rate of change of thetarget speed. This means that the speed gradient can be continuouslyreduced as the target speed is approached, thus maintaining the allowedtorque gradient of the internal combustion engine and of the electricmotor. Overshooting of the new reference variable (=setpoint speeds forthe internal combustion engine and electric motor) is thus avoided andthe speed control can exploit the full dynamics of the drive system.

Using the new reference variable and its 1^(st) and 2^(nd) order timederivatives, it is now possible to build a speed controller with veryprecise feedforward control, which operates the controlled system verywell even without controller intervention. This property allowsoperation with comparably large dead times in the control loop and thus,for example, control of the internal combustion engine and electricmotor via a vehicle bus such as CAN or Flexray. The actual speedcontroller “only” corrects the error between the controlled system andthe feedforward control and is thus able to control the differentialspeeds required for positive shift elements.

DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission) is currently the most common hybridtransmission, used only in vehicles with an internal combustion engineand at least one electric motor. The electric motor (here the firstelectric motor of the variator) becomes part of the transmission,wherein it can be connected to different transmission shafts.

The use of interlocking shift elements for gear formation and powertransmission in DHT drives offers the opportunity of maximum efficiencyin power transmission and minimum power requirements due todemand-oriented actuation. At the same time, however, interlocking shiftelements also present challenges. In conventional manual transmissionsor similar automated systems, power transmission is completelyinterrupted before the interlocking shift elements are actuated. Thisfreedom from load allows interlocking shift elements to be opened ordesigned without any repercussion for the drive and with comparativelylittle effort.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows state 1 of the entire shift sequence during a gear changewith the automatic transmission according to the invention from a firstfixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 2 schematically shows the essential components of a motor vehicleor transmission according to the invention and their states in state 1of the entire shift sequence.

FIG. 3 shows state 2 of the entire shift sequence during a gear changewith the automatic transmission according to the invention from a firstfixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 4 schematically shows the essential components of a motor vehicleor transmission according to the invention and their states in state 2of the entire shift sequence.

FIG. 5 shows state 3 of the entire shift sequence during a gear changewith the automatic transmission according to the invention from a firstfixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 6 schematically shows the main components of a motor vehicle ortransmission according to the invention and their states in state 3 ofthe entire shift sequence.

FIG. 7 shows state 4 of the entire shift sequence during a gear changewith the automatic transmission according to the invention from a firstfixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 8 schematically shows the essential components of a motor vehicleor transmission according to the invention and their states in state 4of the entire shift sequence.

FIG. 9 shows state 5 of the entire shift sequence during a gear changewith the automatic transmission according to the invention from a firstfixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 10 schematically shows the essential components of a motor vehicleor transmission according to the invention and their states in state 5of the entire shift sequence.

FIG. 11 shows states 6 and 7 of the entire shift sequence during a gearchange with the automatic transmission according to the invention from afirst fixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 12 schematically shows the essential components of a motor vehicleor transmission according to the invention and their states in states 6and 7 of the entire shift sequence.

FIG. 13 shows the essential intermediate step according to the inventionbetween states 3 and 5, i.e., a special procedural design of a state 4(see also FIGS. 7 and 8 ), of the entire shift sequence during a gearchange with the automatic transmission according to the invention from afirst fixed gear to a second fixed gear.

FIG. 14 schematically shows relevant speed curves for control by meansof the speed control module (DRM) essential to the invention, shown inFIG. 13 .

FIG. 15 schematically shows an exemplary embodiment of the speed controlmodule (DRM) essential to the invention according to FIG. 13 .

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the initial state, state 1, with the first gear engaged(fixed gear G1) before a gear change command. This is followed by a gearchange command in an electronic control unit SG by a corresponding inputsignal.

FIG. 2 shows the most important components of the invention, which alsoapply for FIGS. 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 :

FIG. 2 schematically shows a hybrid vehicle comprising an automatictransmission, an internal combustion engine VM, a first electric motorEMA, a second electric motor EMB, a high-voltage accumulator HVS and anelectronic control unit SG.

The automatic transmission comprises an epicyclic gearbox UG in the formof a power-splitting planetary gearbox, a variator comprising the twoelectric motors EMA and EMB, and a first shift element K1 provided forengaging a first fixed gear ratio G1 (hereinafter also referred to asfixed gear G1) and a second shift element B2 provided for engaging asecond fixed gear ratio G2.

The number of two gear ratios here is only for better illustration; inpractice, a greater number of gear ratios can also be used.

Furthermore, the automatic transmission comprises two transmissionshafts, namely an input shaft in the form of a drive shaft by means ofwhich the automatic transmission is coupled to the internal combustionengine VM in a torque-transmitting manner, and an output shaft in theform of a driven shaft by means of which the automatic transmission iscoupled to the wheels R of the motor vehicle in a torque-transmittingmanner.

The automatic transmission can also have three or more fixed gearratios, in which case it would also have a correspondingly larger numberof shift elements provided for engaging further gear ratios. Individualshift elements can also be provided for a plurality of gear ratiosand/or a combination of a plurality of shift elements for one gearratio.

The planetary gearbox UG comprises the carrier 1, the ring gear 2 andthe sun 3. The epicyclic gearbox UG is coupled to both the input shaftand the output shaft in a torque-transmitting manner. Furthermore, theepicyclic gearbox UG comprises a shaft via which it can be coupled tothe input shaft in a torque-transmitting manner by means of the firstshift element K1, which here forms a clutch, and can be coupled to thesecond shift element B2, which here forms a brake, in atorque-transmitting manner. The shaft has a speed-adjusting effect onthe internal combustion engine VM. In an alternative embodiment, theshift elements K1, B2 can be provided for any torque-transmittingfunctions.

The shift elements K1, B2 are each formed as claw clutches. This meansthat they are interlocking shift elements and require only a smallamount of pressure to be held in the closed position. In an alternativeembodiment, the shift elements K1, B2 can be any other suitable shiftelements, for example frictionally engaging shift elements.

The variator functionality for gear ratio adjustment is provided byoperating the first electric motor EMA as a generator and the secondelectric motor EMB as a motor. This allows kinetic energy and electricalenergy to be converted into one another and thus the speeds of the twoelectric motors EMA, EMB to be decoupled from one another.

Shifting the automatic transmission from a first gear ratio (fixed gear)G1 to a second fixed gear ratio (fixed gear) G2 is performed inaccordance with the shift sequence illustrated with reference to FIGS.3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 .

According to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the first fixed gear ratio G1 is engaged,i.e., the first shift element K1 is closed and the second shift elementB2 is open. Furthermore, the variator is decoupled; i.e., the electricmotors are not coupled to either the input shaft or the output shaft ina torque-transmitting manner. All speeds nG1 are the same. The firstelectric motor EMA can be operated as a generator to charge thehigh-voltage accumulator HVS.

To shift to the second fixed gear ratio G2, the shift element K1 of thecurrent (old) fixed gear G1 is now relieved, as shown in FIG. 3 .

As can be seen in FIG. 4 , the variator is coupled to the output shaftin a torque-transmitting manner and is also coupled to the epicyclicgearbox UG via the shaft in a torque-transmitting manner. In otherwords, the second electric motor EMB is motor-operated with the outputor with the ring gear 2 or with the wheels R and is fed by thehigh-voltage accumulator HVS. The internal combustion engine VM can beswitched off.

By means of the variator, the first shift element K1 is now relieved viathe output shaft by a torque superposition (K1 shown dashed).

At this point, the core of the invention begins and will be explainedagain with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 .

According to state 3, which is shown activated in FIG. 5 , the shiftelement K1 is then disengaged, as shown in FIG. 6 with K1 open.

This is followed by state 4 according to FIG. 7 , namely the preferablyelectrical and continuous gear ratio adjustment in a power-split gearratio (E-CVT). This is illustrated in FIG. 8 by means of the speed shiftat the sun 3. Accordingly, after the first shift element K1 is opened,the ratio of the second gear ratio (fixed gear) G2 is set by acontinuous gear ratio adjustment of the variator or the electric motorEMA. The brake B2 is still open here.

This means that a 3-shaft operation is established, whereby thedifferential speed at the second shift element B2 is reduced.

FIG. 9 shows the state 5 in which the shift element B2 is closed for thenew fixed gear G2.

FIG. 10 shows here that the second shift element B2 is closed as soon asthe differential speed has been reduced to zero or has fallen below acertain limit value. This causes the second shift element B2 to takeover the load from the variator and the variator can be decoupled (seeFIG. 10 , dashed electric motor EMB). The brake B2 is not yet loaded(dashed B2).

In FIG. 11 , state 6 and directly associated with it state 7 or again 1is reached, in which the new shift element B2 can be loaded (fullyclosed B2 in FIG. 12 ).

FIG. 12 concludes the switching sequence of a gear change (G1=>G2).

Summary of the entire shifting sequence with the intermediate stateaccording to the invention starting from the current fixed gear (hereG1):

-   -   Relieving of the old shift element K1 by the drive machines        (state 2),    -   Opening of the old shift element K1 (state 3) (change to an        E-CVT mode),    -   Speed adaptation for gear ratio adjustment (nG1=>nG2) in the        transmission via the E-CVT mode (state 4) by activating the        speed control module DRM according to the invention,    -   Engagement of the new shift element (B2) (state 5),    -   Loading of the new shift element (B2) (state 6),    -   “Dropping” of the E-motors EMA and EMB (state 7=state 1)=>new        fixed gear G2.

FIG. 13 shows “state 4” according to the invention with the speedcontrol module DRM.

FIG. 14 shows three relevant curves of the speed n for an exemplaryupshift (negative target speed jump x_target at time t1) withacceleration (increasing target speed x_target before and after t1). Thefollowing curves are shown:

-   -   solid line: target speed x_target    -   dashed line: setpoint speed y    -   dot-and-dash line: actual speed y_act

For the control of the speed n, the time range T between the times t1 tot4 is considered. At time t1 the speed change phase of the upshiftstarts and at time t4 it is complete. At a time t2 the speed gradient isconsidered. At a time t3 the speed curvature is considered. Between theindividual points in time there is a first partial consideration periodA between t1 and t2, a second partial consideration period B between t2and t3, and a third partial consideration period C between t3 and t4.

The functionality of the speed control module DRM according to theinvention shown in FIG. 15 is used to determine the setpoint speed y onthe basis of the target speed x target and to calculate other requiredvariables or parameters.

The following apply here:

-   -   x_target=target speed    -   Δt=sample time/step width    -   dy_limits=maximum allowed speed gradient (positive and negative)    -   dy²_limits=maximum allowed speed curvature (positive and        negative)    -   dy_br_limits=maximum allowed braking speed gradient (positive        and negative)    -   dx/dt=derivation of a signal with respect to time (gradient        formation)    -   l/z=signal feedback (value of the previous time step)    -   y=setpoint speed n    -   ΔΔy=gradient of the setpoint speed (change of y within one time        step Δt)    -   ΔΔy=curvature of the setpoint speed (change of Δy within one        time step Δt)    -   y_act=actual speed n

The target speed x_target changes abruptly at the time t1 due to thechanged gear ratio of the fixed gear G2 to be newly engaged comparedwith that of the old fixed gear G1. In the event of such a shift, thespeed controller usually has to realize a speed change of at least 300rpm up to 2500 rpm or more. In order to reduce the variance of theoperating point of the speed controller, according to the invention acontinuous signal, the setpoint speed y, over the time range T isgenerated by a first-order gradient limitation in the partialconsideration period B, by a second-order gradient limitation in thepartial consideration period A, and by a braking function fA withgradient limitation in the partial consideration period C.

The speed gradient of the setpoint speed y of the internal combustionengine VM, for example, which can be converted into the required totalchange in the internal combustion engine torque on the basis of actingmass moments of inertia and vice versa, is thus limited in advance tothe operating range of the internal combustion engine (dy_limits).

The maximum permissible curvature dy²_limits of the setpoint speed y ofthe internal combustion engine VM can be converted into the requiredtorque gradient of the internal combustion engine VM similarly to thecalculation of the speed gradient of the setpoint speed y, and viceversa. Therefore, the curvature ΔΔY of the speed n over time that can berepresented by the internal combustion engine VM can also be calculatedin advance and included in the curve of the setpoint speed y.

The actual speed y_act of the internal combustion engine VM representsan exemplary curve which can be adjusted on the basis of a suitablecontroller in conjunction with feedforward control via the setpointspeed y and its time derivative.

The braking function fA determines the setpoint speed changedy_br_limits allowed for the current time step using the information onthe maximum allowed speed curvature dy²_limits, the current step size,the setpoint speed of the previous calculation step, and the currentgradient of the target speed.

In other words, the first-order gradient limitation in the partialconsideration period B is such that the maximum torque gradients thatcan be set by the drive motors VM and EMA and/or EMB are not exceeded;i.e., for example: y′=dy/dt=MIN ((M_VM, M_EMA)/J) (MIN=minimumselection; J=moment of inertia). The second-order gradient limitation inthe partial consideration period A is such that the maximum torquegradients which can be set by the drive motors VM and EMA and/or EMB arenot exceeded; i.e., for example: y″=MIN ((dM_VM/dt, dM_EMA/dt)/J). Thetime range T is determined by the braking function fA.

The following relationship applies for the braking function fA:

${dy}_{{br}_{limit}} = {\frac{{dx}_{target}}{dt} - {{dy}_{limit}^{2}*\sqrt{❘\frac{2*\left( {x_{target} - y} \right)}{{dy}_{limit}^{2}}❘}}}$

In the root term, the currently expected braking time (t−t4) isdetermined on the basis of the difference between target and setpointspeed, as well as the representable speed curvature.

Based on the braking time and the maximum allowed speed curvaturedy²_limits, the currently allowed speed gradient of the setpoint speedis in turn calculated.

The overall function shown arranges the braking function fA directlyafter the first-order gradient limitation; the second-order gradientlimitation is in third place. This arrangement has the advantage thatthe setpoint speed y observes the required limits for speed gradientsand speed curvature under all circumstances.

In one variant of the overall function, the braking function can bearranged in the third position for limiting the gradient of the setpointspeed. However, this variant bears the risk that the limit values of thesetpoint speed in gradient and curvature cannot be observed under allcircumstances.

Depending on the magnitude of the speed jump of x_target, it can lead tothe fact that the partial consideration period B must be skipped, i.e.,the maximum speed gradient is not reached, and it is necessary to jumpdirectly from the partial consideration period A into the partialconsideration period C.

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 8. A motor vehicle, comprising: at least two drivemotors, wherein at least one drive motor is an electric motor; ahigh-voltage accumulator; an automatic transmission which has at leastone fixed gear ratio (G1) and at least one power-split gear ratio(E-CVT) for gear ratio adjustment starting from the at least one fixedgear ratio (G1); and an electronic control unit (SG) which contains aspeed control module (DRM) which is activatable during a ratio changeand is configured such that a setpoint speed (y) is calculated inadvance, by which both a speed gradient (Δy) and a speed curvature (ΔΔy)can be limited, wherein a target speed (x_target) of the at least onedrive motor is continuously compared with a maximum allowed speedgradient (dy_limits) and with a maximum allowed speed curvature(dy²_limits).
 9. The motor vehicle according to claim 8, whereinlimitation of the speed gradient (Δy) and the speed curvature (ΔΔy) isextended by a braking function (fA), wherein the speed control modulecontinuously determines how much speed gradient (dy_br_limits) is stillallowed in order to hit a target speed curve (x) exactly tangentiallywith the setpoint speed (y) while maintaining a currently allowed speedcurvature (dy²_limits) and at a currently available rate of change(dx/dt) of the target speed (x_target).
 10. The motor vehicle accordingto claim 9, wherein in the speed control module (DRM), a gradientlimitation (C) of the braking function (fA) directly adjoins afirst-order gradient limitation (B), and a second-order gradientlimitation (A) adjoins the gradient limitation (C).
 11. The motorvehicle according to claim 9, wherein in the speed control module (DRM),the gradient limitation (C) of the braking function (fA) directlyadjoins the second-order gradient limitation (A), and the second-ordergradient limitation (A) adjoins a first-order gradient limitation (B).12. An automatic transmission for a motor vehicle comprising: anepicyclic gearbox (UG); at least one shift element (K1 and/or B2); atleast one electric motor as a drive motor which is part of a variator;and actuators which are controllable by an electronic control unit,wherein the electronic control unit contains a speed control module(DRM) which is activatable during a speed change and is configured suchthat a setpoint speed (y) is calculated in advance, by which both aspeed gradient (Δy) and a speed curvature (ΔΔy) can be limited, whereina target speed (x_target) of the drive motor is continuously comparedwith a maximum allowed speed gradient (dy_limits) and with a maximumallowed speed curvature (dy²_limits).
 13. An electronic control unit fora motor vehicle, the motor vehicle having: at least two drive motors,wherein at least one drive motor is an electric motor; a high-voltageaccumulator; and an automatic transmission which has at least one fixedgear ratio (G1) and at least one power-split gear ratio (E-CVT) for gearratio adjustment starting from the at least one fixed gear ratio (G1),as well as shift elements (K1, B2); the electronic control unitcomprising: a speed control module (DRM) for controlling the at leasttwo drive motors (VM, EMA, EMB) and the shift elements (K1, B2) suchthat a setpoint speed (y) is calculated in advance, by which both aspeed gradient (Δy) and a speed curvature (ΔΔy) can be limited, whereinthe target speed (x_target) of at least one drive motor (VM, EMA, EMB)is continuously compared with a maximum allowed speed gradient(dy_limits) and with a maximum allowed speed curvature (dy²_limits). 14.A method for shifting an automatic transmission in a motor vehicle,having: at least two drive motors, wherein at least one drive motor isan electric motor; a high-voltage accumulator; an automatic transmissionwhich has at least one fixed gear ratio (G1) and at least onepower-split gear ratio (E-CVT) for gear ratio adjustment starting fromthe at least one fixed gear ratio (G1); and an electronic control unit(SG) which contains a speed control module (DRM) which is activatableduring a ratio change, the method comprising: after a gear shift commandis present, calculating, via the electronic control unit, in advance asetpoint speed (y), by which both a speed gradient (Δy) and a speedcurvature (ΔΔy) can be limited, wherein a target speed (x_target) of theat least one drive motor (VM, EMA, EMB) is continuously compared with amaximum allowed speed gradient (dy_limits) and with a maximum allowedspeed curvature (dy²_limits).